finale

noun

fi·​na·​le fə-ˈna-lē How to pronounce finale (audio) fi-ˈnä- How to pronounce finale (audio)
: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale

Examples of finale in a Sentence

She sung a very difficult song for the finale. the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
Recent Examples on the Web In the YouTube video below, the music has been stripped out of the final scene of the Rings Of Power Season 2 finale entirely, leaving just the sound effects of Gil-Galad and Galadriel moving about, and then the rather lackluster cheers of the elves below. Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 In 2023, Daniella and Pasha were in the finale together for the first time with their partners, Jason Mraz and Ariana Madix. Nikita Eglis, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 The upcoming season picks up after the events of the Season 1 finale, which ended with a bang — literally — after a bomb is detonated in central London. Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024 Following her finale hosting duties, Hough told WWD about her choice for the after party. Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finale 

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, noun derivative of finale, adjective, "last, final entry 1," going back to Latin fīnālis

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finale was in 1774

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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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finale

noun
fi·​na·​le fə-ˈnal-ē How to pronounce finale (audio) fi-ˈnäl- How to pronounce finale (audio)
: the close or end of something (as a musical work)

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